Thornhill Theatre Space presents episode 3 of our series New Musical Monday. Join us on February 1st as we present selections from the musical “Alexander” Book and Lyrics by Wendy Waters and Music by Ian Camilleri and Wendy Waters
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ALEXANDER is a book musical based on the life of Alexander the Great. The map of Alexander’s quest is well-known, less well-known is the map of his inner journey from inspired conqueror determined to unite the world under the banner of Democracy to the disillusioned narcissist who came to believe his own hype that he was a God and therefore invincible.
In this musical Alexander is seen through the eyes of the people closest to him, his mother Olympias whose ambition found traction in her genius son, Hephastion, his first great love and 2IC, Bagoas the gentle and wise houseboy whose loyalty was absolute and finally his wife, Roxanne who longed for his unrequited love.
The show is a fusion of ancient and modern dress and times. The overall statement is my strong belief that all wars are senseless and all empires crumble.
